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Date & Time
| Event | Format | Date | Gender | Time CET |
Time GST |
Time CDT |
Time AEST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Qualifier 1 | 1 Stage - Points based | 5th September | Women | 10:00 | 12:00 | 03:00 | 18:00 |
| Men | 12:00 | 14:00 | 05:00 | 20:00 | |||
| Open Qualifier 2 | 1 Stage - Points based | 12th September | Women | 10:00 | 12:00 | 03:00 | 18:00 |
| Men | 12:00 | 14:00 | 05:00 | 20:00 |
Ruleset & Technical Guides
OFFICIAL 2026 UCI CYCLING ESPORTS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – TECHNICAL GUIDE
MYWHOOSH CYCLING ESPORTS - RULESET
Introduction & Stage Details
The open public qualifiers give eligible riders who have not been selected through a National Federation allocation a route into the UCI Esports Cycling World Championships Semi-Finals. MyWhoosh will host two open qualification races on the Sunday Race Club (SRC). The top 20 eligible riders from Qualifier 1 and the top 10 from Qualifier 2 will be added to National Federation teams for the Semi-Finals, subject to eligibility and verification.
Key dates for context:
- 31 August 2026 — National Federation teams submitted to MyWhoosh
- 5 & 12 September 2026 — Open qualifier races on MyWhoosh SRC
- 15 September 2026 — MyWhoosh qualification results confirmed
- 19 September 2026 — Full Semi-Final rider list published
- 2 October 2026 — Semi-Finals (remote/global MyWhoosh event)
- 12 December 2026 — Live Final (one central location)
Eligibility:
To take part in the open public qualifiers you must:
- Not have been selected by your National Federation by 1 September 2026
- Inform MyWhoosh of your intention to be considered before the race, by emailing racecontrol@mywhoosh.com
- Hold a valid UCI ID / licence issued by your National Federation
- Be eligible to represent the relevant National Federation
- Have completed at least one Sunday Race Club or Premium MyWhoosh event no more than six months before the Semi-Finals
- Final admission through the public qualification pathway is subject to eligibility approval by both your National Federation and the UCI.
Public Qualification Race Format & Points
Open Qualifier 1: Seven Gems
Total Laps: 1
Total Race Distance: 40.2 km
Elevation gain: 304m
Total Laps: 1
Total Race Distance: 37.2 km
Elevation gain: 336m
Points Allocation
Points are awarded at sprint and climb (KOM) segments through the race, with a final sprint to the line where positioning and raw power both count. Overall placing is decided on cumulative points; ties are broken by position at the finish line.
Public Qualifications Results
- Upload your race file to the MyWhoosh app immediately after the race.
- Overall finishing positions are calculated on cumulative points across the race. If riders tie on points, position at the finish line determines the higher placing.
- Results are published at MyWhoosh Race Results and remain provisional until MyWhoosh performance verification is complete.
- The top 20 eligible riders from Qualifier 1 and the top 10 from Qualifier 2 (30 per gender in total) will be added to National Federation teams for the Semi-Finals.
- Qualified riders receive confirmation and a Semi-Final invitation from MyWhoosh by email. Results are confirmed on 15 September, with the full Semi-Final rider list published on 19 September 2026.
- Any performance verification concern must be lodged within 24 hours of the race to racecontrol@mywhoosh.com.
Event Instructions for Open Public Qualifiers
- Declare your intent (new for 2026) Email racecontrol@mywhoosh.com before the race to be considered for open qualification. You cannot be added to the results pathway without this.
- Review the roadbook and ruleset Read the full Technical Guide and MyWhoosh Ruleset and make sure you understand all rules and guidelines.
- Complete the Power Passport Test (PPT)
- Record power passport, equipment setup, height and weight in one continuous video (use an iPhone/iPad that can be moved).
- The height, equipment setup and height measurement must be filmed before the PPT; the weigh-in after the test, within the same continuous video.
- Connect all required data sources (smart trainer, heart-rate monitor, power meter).
- Run the Power Passport Test in the MyWhoosh app (Workout tab → Testing folder).
- Upload the video to YouTube as unlisted and use the link in the pre-verification form.
- Register for the event
- Register on the MyWhoosh Events page. You must have a verified account first (important for new users).
- SRC riders use the weight from their latest final; new riders use the weight from the PPT.
- Ensure you meet all technical requirements (see Equipment below and the MyWhoosh Ruleset).
- Fill out the pre-verification form
- Complete the form with all required details.
- Upload unlisted YouTube links for the PPT, weigh-in, height and equipment videos (weigh-in submitted 4 hours to no less than 1 hour before the start).
- Provide your Strava link and details of your primary and secondary power sources.
- Keep weight and height consistent across all profiles and videos.
- Post-race requirements
- Upload your activity to the MyWhoosh app immediately after the race.
- Report any performance concerns about other riders within 24 hours to racecontrol@mywhoosh.com.
- Respond promptly to any Race Control, MyWhoosh or UCI verification request.
- Do not publicly claim final results until the provisional result is verified and confirmed.
- Equipment & Technical Requirements
- Primary power: approved direct-drive smart trainer or smart bike (power, controllable resistance, cadence).
- Secondary power: separate crank- or pedal-based power meter connected to the MyWhoosh app in Settings.
- Heart rate: Bluetooth chest-strap monitor. Optical watch and armband sensors are not permitted.
- Trainer setting: MyWhoosh gradient difficulty set to at least 50%.
- Approved smart trainers / smart bikes:
- Wahoo: KICKR v5, KICKR v6, KICKR MOVE, KICKR Pro Bike v1 & v2, KICKR SHIFT
- Tacx: NEO, NEO 2T, NEO 3M, NEO Bike, NEO Bike Plus
- Elite: Justo, Justo 2
Wheel-on and non-smart trainers are not permitted. Secondary power meters must be unmodified and use the manufacturer’s factory slope. Power Match or similar functions must not be used to control or align device outputs.
Contacts
- Race & Event Director — Matthew Smithson, matt.smithson@mywhoosh.com
- Race Control & verification — racecontrol@mywhoosh.com
- PR & Media — media@mywhoosh.com
- UCI Cycling Esports Unit — esports@uci.ch
Date & Time
| Event | Format | Date | Gender | Time CEST |
Time GST |
Time CDT |
Time AEST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi Final | 2 Stages - Points based | 2nd October | Women | 17:00 | 19:00 | 10:00 | 01:00 |
| Men | 19:00 | 21:00 | 12:00 | 03:00 |
*AEST times fall on Saturday 3 October 2026.
Official Racebook
OFFICIAL 2026 UCI CYCLING ESPORTS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – SEMI FINAL TECHNICAL GUIDE
Stage Details
The 2026 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships Elite Semi-Finals take place on Friday 2 October, with around 130 verified riders per gender racing remotely on MyWhoosh for a place in the World Championship Final.
The Semi-Final uses a two-stage points format designed to test more than riders outright power. Riders will need to manage positioning, react quickly to changing scoring opportunities and make tactical decisions throughout the race. Points from both stages are combined to determine the final classification.
Stage 1: Surge Checkpoints
The opening stage takes place over 7.64 km in Pearl District, with five Surge Checkpoints activated during the race.
Their locations are hidden until riders receive an in-game warning 500 m before each scoring line. That leaves very little time to move through the field, making positioning and the timing of each effort critical. The first 10 riders across each checkpoint score points.
Stage 2: Route Choice Points Race
Stage 2 covers four laps of a 5 km circuit in Horizon District. On each lap, riders choose between a flatter route with fewer points available and a hillier alternative offering a higher points reward.
The choice is made 400 m before the route splits, with both groups coming back together ahead of a common sprint. Riders therefore have to judge whether the additional points on the hillier route are worth the extra effort and how that decision could affect the rest of the race.
On the final lap, the sprint also serves as the finish line, with double points available.
Reaching the World Championship Final
Points from both stages are combined to determine the overall Semi-Final classification. The top 15 riders in both the men’s and women’s races will qualify for the World Championship Final, subject to post-race performance verification and UCI Commissaire approval.
The women’s Semi-Final starts at 19:00 GST / 17:00 CEST, followed by the men’s race at 21:00 GST / 19:00 CEST.
For the complete race format, scoring system, eligibility requirements, equipment regulations and verification process, download the official Technical Guide at the top.
Date & Time
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| 12th December 2026 |
Contact & Venue
Official Racebook
OFFICIAL 2026 UCI CYCLING ESPORTS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – FINAL TECHNICAL GUIDE
Participants / Start Lists
MEN & WOMEN START LIST
Stage Details
The final round of the 2025 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships will have 22 riders each in both Men Elite and Women Elite categories, racing the custom UCI virtual world. This round will use the same points-based scoring system as the semi-finals, but with all riders starting with 0 total points.
To participate, it is mandatory for all riders to be a member of the National Federation in their country of residence, have a valid UCI ID and license for 2025, and race in their National Federation approved cycling kit.
Race Format
Stage 1: The Mountain’s Verdict
Profile: Elimination – single, steady climb
Points: One point for every five seconds a rider is ahead of the chase line, with a maximum of 288 points available across the 24-minute duration.
Starting Procedure & The Chase Line:
- All riders will begin the race simultaneously.
- The Chase line will start 2 minutes after the riders.
- The Chase line is not static and will vary speed with elevation, like a real rider.
- All riders must stay ahead of the chase line.
- When a rider is overtaken (caught) by the Chase line they are immediately eliminated from the race and their point total is calculated.
- Riders will earn one point for every five seconds they stay ahead of the Chase line, starting from the beginning of the stage.
Stage 1 Course and Profile:
Stage 2: The Puncher’s Playground
Profile: Checkpoint – undulating terrain with sharp climbs
Points: 4 segments and finish
Points Allocation: Points will be awarded at designated checkpoints (Sprint 1, Climb 1, Sprint 2, Climb 2, Finish) to encourage tactical racing and allow riders of all strengths to earn points throughout the stage.
Stage 2 Course and Profile:
Stage 3: The Sprinter’s Paradise
Profile: Points Race – flat and fast
Points: Points awarded on each of the 8 laps – with double points on the final lap.
Point Allocation: The total points each rider accumulates will be a combination of points from all intermediate sprints (laps 1-7) and the final sprint on lap 8.
- Intermediate Sprint (Laps 1-7): Points will be awarded as riders to cross the finish line on each of the first seven laps.
- Final Sprint (Lap 8): The final lap (Lap 8) has double points awarded to the top 20 riders who cross the finish line.
Stage 3 Course and Profile:
Rules and Regulations for Final
1.1 Rules and Regulations
The finals will be governed by the UCI Cycling Regulations, subject to all applicable penalties, and the specific section covering cycling esports. In areas not covered by those regulations, this Technical Guide and the MyWhoosh Cycling Esports Rules and Regulations will apply.
MyWhoosh reserves the right to make any modifications to the MyWhoosh platform and/or rider accounts to enable any aspect of the UCI World Championships. Any changes will be communicated to riders in a timely manner.
Fair play and good sportsmanship are of utmost importance. We expect all participants to compete with honesty, integrity, and respect for fellow cyclists. Any form of unsportsmanlike behavior, including harassment, cheating, and/or abuse, will not be tolerated and may result in disqualification and/or annulment from the race. Please refer to the Fair Play principles and Code of Conduct in the MyWhoosh Rules and Regulations.
A UCI International Commissaire is appointed for the final event:
Scott TAYLOR (GBR)……………. President of the Commissaires Panel
1.2 Hydration Testing & Weigh In
Rider weigh-in will be approximately four hours prior to the start of the race and only after the rider has satisfactorily passed a hydration test. Please refer to the UCI Hydration Testing and Weigh-In Policy [insert link] and the UCI Hydration Testing and Weigh-In Procedure [insert link] for an overview of the topic.
All riders will be gathered in the testing location four hours prior to race start and will be quarantined within that room until all testing has been completed. No rider will be permitted to leave for any reason. No hydration or nutrition will be allowed in the room. We believe this quarantine will last approximately 60 minutes. Riders will be randomly assigned an order to complete their testing procedures and all riders must be present for the entire quarantine period.
1.3 Anti-Doping Requirements
Anti-Doping Requirements will be under governance of the UCI and implemented by the ITA. All riders will be subject to doping control testing prior to, during, and after the event, including but not limited to random doping control testing. All riders are responsible for submitting their whereabouts per the ITA’s guidance and direction.
1.4 Equipment Regulations
All riders will warm up and race on a UCI approved Elite Justo 2 smart trainer. Athletes will not be allowed to make any modifications to the trainers and will not be permitted to adjust them in any way. Trainers will be randomly assigned to riders during the rider briefing.
All riders will be required to provide their own bicycle, in compliance with all UCI regulations. Each rider’s bicycle must be equipped with a secondary power meter in compliance with
MyWhoosh rules.
All equipment and clothing used on stage during the final will be subject to the approval of the UCI.
A heart monitor must be worn throughout the race and will be provided to each rider.
1.5 Race results and tie breaker
In the final, all riders will start with zero points, and the UCI World Champion will be the person with the most accumulated points from the final three stages.
In the event of a tie in points, the tiebreaker shall be determined by the final position across the finish line of Stage 3. This tiebreaker method will be applicable as many times as necessary, through the final placings of each stage in the finals and into the semi-final results
if needed.
All riders will undergo post-race performance verification, and the results are subject change until this process has been completed.
All results shall be deemed provisional until the UCI and the UCI International Commissaire deem them oCicial, regardless of any replay, camera angle, or individual screen. The finish line placement accuracy will be determined by the oCicial server source onsite.